Madagascan international Jérémy Morel is in advanced talks to join newly promoted to Ligue 1 side Brest for next season, according to reports.
The 35-year-old versatile defender will be out of contract with French giants Lyon at the end of June.
France-born Morel committed his international future to Madagascar last October and is on the final list of 23 players for the tournament.
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Madagascar will play two friendly international matches in Paris against Luxembourg on 2 June and Kenya five days later as they warm up for the African Nations Cup.
At the finals in Egypt, Madagascar are are in Group B alongside Guinea, Burundi and Nigeria and will be based in Alexandria.